Failure to see isn’t a valid excuse for causing an accident

As the summer weather closes in on California, bicyclists and motorcyclists will head out in droves. This means that drivers will have to watch carefully for these riders. Unfortunately, not all drivers do that. Instead, some drivers slam into bicyclists and motorcyclists and later claim they couldn’t see the victims.

Of course, it is possible that glares and obstructed views might lead to difficulty seeing motorcycles and bicycles. Still, that isn’t an excuse to crash into one. When you consider the severity of the injuries these bicycle and motorcycle accidents can cause, it should be easy to see why those excuses just don’t fly.

While the causes of these accidents extend far beyond difficulty seeing the bicycle or motorcycle, the fact remains that the majority of the cases are caused by the car or truck driver’s actions. In fact, around 2/3 of these accidents are caused by the driver of the truck or the car violating the right of way of the motorcyclist.

We want to help motorcycle and bicycle accident victims get the compensation they deserve. We can work with you to uncover the facts of the case and gather the evidence in the case. We can help you put it all together with medical documentation to show how the accident has affected you.

You don’t have to just sit around and wonder how you will make ends meet because you missed work and have medical bills coming in. You can take steps to seek out the compensation you deserve. We can help you plan those steps and walk by your side throughout the process.

Bicycle Accident Case Results

$2.2 million Settlement A combination of faulty roadwork and improper labeling of hazardous road conditions resulted in a bicyclist crashing and suffering a severe head injury requiring multiple invasive surgeries.

$1.24 million Settlement San Francisco bicyclist was struck and run over by a truck making an illegal turn from behind her.

$700,000 Judgment Alameda County bicyclist was struck and run over by a commercial driver resulting in multiple fractures and other serious injuries.

$365,000 Verdict San Francisco bicyclist was injured when a car door was opened directly into his path, causing spleen removal.

$300,000 Settlement Car driver strayed into bike lane in West Portal district of San Francisco, hitting bicyclist from behind, resulting in multiple fractured ribs.